SEC Form 4 Insider Selling Tutorial (SEC Edgar Search)
A practical walkthrough of how to use SEC EDGAR to find Form 4 filings and understand what insiders are selling. Covers the basics of Form 4 structure, transaction codes, and how to interpret selling patterns.
- Form 4 must be filed within 2 business days of the transaction
- Transaction codes (P, S, A, F) tell you the nature of the trade
- Selling is less significant than buying — insiders sell for many reasons